Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A little while after the King's accession a small book of poems appeared, called "Hymns on the Hill."

a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)

From this reading A little while after the King's accession a small book of poems appeared, called "Hymns on the Hill."

later than; following

From this reading A little while after the King's accession a small book of poems appeared, called "Hymns on the Hill."

a quantity of money

From this reading They were not good poems, nor was the book successful, but it attracted a certain amount of attention from one particular school of critics.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A little while after the King's accession a small book of poems appeared, called "Hymns on the Hill."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

in a state of sleep

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading They were not good poems, nor was the book successful, but it attracted a certain amount of attention from one particular school of critics.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading They were not good poems, nor was the book successful, but it attracted a certain amount of attention from one particular school of critics.

for the reason that

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading A little while after the King's accession a small book of poems appeared, called "Hymns on the Hill."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were not good poems, nor was the book successful, but it attracted a certain amount of attention from one particular school of critics.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A little while after the King's accession a small book of poems appeared, called "Hymns on the Hill."

capability to perform or produce

From this reading The King himself, who was a member of the school, reviewed it in his capacity of literary critic to "Straight from the Stables," a sporting journal.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading They were not good poems, nor was the book successful, but it attracted a certain amount of attention from one particular school of critics.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Under these conditions they liked everything, but especially everything silly.

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading The King himself, who was a member of the school, reviewed it in his capacity of literary critic to "Straight from the Stables," a sporting journal.

plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading They were not good poems, nor was the book successful, but it attracted a certain amount of attention from one particular school of critics.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

an opposing military force

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Under these conditions they liked everything, but especially everything silly.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Under these conditions they liked everything, but especially everything silly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They were not good poems, nor was the book successful, but it attracted a certain amount of attention from one particular school of critics.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading They were not good poems, nor was the book successful, but it attracted a certain amount of attention from one particular school of critics.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

a small natural hill

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading A little while after the King's accession a small book of poems appeared, called "Hymns on the Hill."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The King himself, who was a member of the school, reviewed it in his capacity of literary critic to "Straight from the Stables," a sporting journal.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The King himself, who was a member of the school, reviewed it in his capacity of literary critic to "Straight from the Stables," a sporting journal.

plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading A little while after the King's accession a small book of poems appeared, called "Hymns on the Hill."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

of great significance or value

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The King himself, who was a member of the school, reviewed it in his capacity of literary critic to "Straight from the Stables," a sporting journal.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They were not good poems, nor was the book successful, but it attracted a certain amount of attention from one particular school of critics.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading The King himself, who was a member of the school, reviewed it in his capacity of literary critic to "Straight from the Stables," a sporting journal.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The King himself, who was a member of the school, reviewed it in his capacity of literary critic to "Straight from the Stables," a sporting journal.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading A little while after the King's accession a small book of poems appeared, called "Hymns on the Hill."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Under these conditions they liked everything, but especially everything silly.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading The King himself, who was a member of the school, reviewed it in his capacity of literary critic to "Straight from the Stables," a sporting journal.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A little while after the King's accession a small book of poems appeared, called "Hymns on the Hill."

in a malignant manner, as of a tumor that spreads

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The King himself, who was a member of the school, reviewed it in his capacity of literary critic to "Straight from the Stables," a sporting journal.

not any; not one

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading They were not good poems, nor was the book successful, but it attracted a certain amount of attention from one particular school of critics.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They were not good poems, nor was the book successful, but it attracted a certain amount of attention from one particular school of critics.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A little while after the King's accession a small book of poems appeared, called "Hymns on the Hill."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A little while after the King's accession a small book of poems appeared, called "Hymns on the Hill."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were not good poems, nor was the book successful, but it attracted a certain amount of attention from one particular school of critics.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading They were not good poems, nor was the book successful, but it attracted a certain amount of attention from one particular school of critics.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading A little while after the King's accession a small book of poems appeared, called "Hymns on the Hill."

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

past form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading The King himself, who was a member of the school, reviewed it in his capacity of literary critic to "Straight from the Stables," a sporting journal.

an educational institution

From this reading They were not good poems, nor was the book successful, but it attracted a certain amount of attention from one particular school of critics.

ludicrous, foolish

From this reading Under these conditions they liked everything, but especially everything silly.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A little while after the King's accession a small book of poems appeared, called "Hymns on the Hill."

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading The King himself, who was a member of the school, reviewed it in his capacity of literary critic to "Straight from the Stables," a sporting journal.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading The King himself, who was a member of the school, reviewed it in his capacity of literary critic to "Straight from the Stables," a sporting journal.

successive (without a break)

From this reading The King himself, who was a member of the school, reviewed it in his capacity of literary critic to "Straight from the Stables," a sporting journal.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading They were not good poems, nor was the book successful, but it attracted a certain amount of attention from one particular school of critics.

the rays of the sun

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A little while after the King's accession a small book of poems appeared, called "Hymns on the Hill."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Under these conditions they liked everything, but especially everything silly.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were not good poems, nor was the book successful, but it attracted a certain amount of attention from one particular school of critics.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The King himself, who was a member of the school, reviewed it in his capacity of literary critic to "Straight from the Stables," a sporting journal.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under these conditions they liked everything, but especially everything silly.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading They were not good poems, nor was the book successful, but it attracted a certain amount of attention from one particular school of critics.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They were not good poems, nor was the book successful, but it attracted a certain amount of attention from one particular school of critics.

during the time that

From this reading A little while after the King's accession a small book of poems appeared, called "Hymns on the Hill."

which person or people

From this reading The King himself, who was a member of the school, reviewed it in his capacity of literary critic to "Straight from the Stables," a sporting journal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.

the words that are spoken

From this reading They were known as the Hammock School, because it had been calculated malignantly by an enemy that no less than thirteen of their delicate criticisms had begun with the words, "I read this book in a hammock: half asleep in the sleepy sunlight, I ..."; after that there were important differences.